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An usual problem i had when designing nipples on my doll was that if failing the circle border i had to enlarge the shape of the nipple to restore a simmetry. Though i prefer nipples not to be perfectly round shaped, i prefer to adjust their shape after i designed them and not to repair a painting e...

I am trying a new method to avoid toggle the head while storage her. I place her with the back on the wall, then use a bike chain with padlock to secure her, just in case for any reason legs collapses. I don't have precise reasons to think this would happen but being at my first try i cannot know. ...

@ Fabian . Clever engineering. Beautiful choice in doll. Thank you, Whisperer 1. Today i worked on a new solution, using two rounded iron bars to secure her. Those bars could bear 50 KG each, according to the manufacturer's declaration. The Iron bars does not lift her, but will secure her in case l...

I am trying a new method to avoid toggle the head while storage her. I place her with the back on the wall, then use a bike chain with padlock to secure her, just in case for any reason legs collapses. I don't have precise reasons to think this would happen but being at my first try i cannot know. T...

The heat gun serves to functions. To warm the tpe before using the soldering iron to melt and weld the injury. The second part is for finish work. During finish work to smooth skin. I highly recomend mishka's tutorial on this. Also if you use sandpaper to match skin texture be sure it is sandpaper ...

The ideal solution is getting an identical sample of TPE from the doll vender or manufacturer :) I have the second removable vagina i am using for testing clothes, i can use a piece of it, but i have to see if i can use the heat gun or calling here at home someone that knows how to use it. I will c...

With the size of hole you got there if you have an old insert that came with it (it is the same type of tpe) I would warm the tpe up with a heat gun and then melt the insert tpe in the hole. Definetly watch mishka's videos (all of them). I made myself a similiar problem on a doll that had a bubble ...

seagull wrote:Definitely a lot of skill needed with this stuff

It's part of the fun, altough one wouldn't say it in first place

Also had this problem with my first repair with solvent. Applied too much solvent to the wounds until noticing it was widening the wound. After a few tries finally learned how to apply the right amount without making the damage worse. Indeed it's precious for who has no experience in repairing at a...

seagull wrote:Definitely a lot of skill needed with this stuff

everything related to skill improvement is source of interest and entertainment for me. We can take the best of those experiences by mastering
how to repair our dolls and developing new skills.

Also had this problem with my first repair with solvent. Applied too much solvent to the wounds until noticing it was widening the wound. After a few tries finally learned how to apply the right amount without making the damage worse. We cannot turn back time, but by reporting our testimonies we ca...

msasdfjkl https://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2046114#p2046114 Some hints about making a TPE/Xylene paste and repair preparation :) The advice for any chemical repairs is still test on material as similar to your dolls as possible :whistle: And this stuff is toxic, Nitrile gloves and chemic...

Yeah, solvent can be a curse or a blessing dependent on the handlers experience, and the materials involved. That's why test pieces like old inserts or toys made of tpe/for are a must for us doll owners. The tension in that damage/repair area is obviously high due to it being in the cleavage, and h...

As pointed out by a number of posts, TPE glue has some downsides The experience of Fabian 00 is just the result of unfamiliarity with a product https://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=147802 Xylene is a major component of TPE adhesives and yet this is an example of it being used success...

Hey, cool down everyone. Can we see some pics of the repair area, and the reaction you mention? It opened a crater. It was insane the speed the TPE Glue "eats" the TPE on the chest area or my doll. When i closed the crack on the leg it wasn't so fast. On the chest was "out of control...